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Summer Course: Architectural Sketchbook at IED Rome
Location: Italy: Roma (Rome)
Term: Summer
Dates: July 2-27, 2012
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Phone: +39 02 55192963
Fax: +39 02 5468517
Description
Participants of diverse backgrounds and artistic ability will work in situ in diverse venues reflective of diverse periods of art, architecture and history in Rome. This program combines the historic and contemporary context of the locations with the development of the creative process and refining technique and style. Students are encouraged to view their sketchbook as a visual journal and add to it as they see fit to reflect their personal experience. At the close of the program, students will present their portfolio and impressions and reflections on their work and growth.
Admission requirements: Introductory courses are intended for students at all levels of experience, including absolute beginners. No specific skills are required. Applicants should also show curiosity, passion and motivation.
Highlights
Topics covered: Roman architectural history through four main periods (classic, medieval, renaissance and baroque), sketching and drawing techniques, conservation and environmental issues unique to Rome, architecture as a subject, drawing materials and techniques, sketching in situ "en plein air", use of critique in the learning process and artistic development, creation of a drawing "portfolio".
Level: Introductory
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
Cost Includes:
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Independent living
- Other
Participants Travel to Italy
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
IED - Istituto Europeo di Design's Mission Statement
The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a design school that attracts students from over 90 different countries to its one and three year/four undergraduate, masters courses and advanced training. The school was born in 1966 to the intuition of its President Francesco Morelli. Through time, it has become a 100% Made in Italy international network of excellence, operating in the fields of training and research, in the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management. The school is spread around twelve cities: (Milan, Turin, Venice,Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Shanghai). Every year more than 1800 foreign students enroll in its courses, mainly coming from Europe, Central and South America and East Asia. The school offers more than 500 courses in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Year Founded
1966
